Preconstruction Project Manager

The AES Corporation

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About The Position

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas. AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

Requirements

• 4+ years professional experience in a Renewables Project Management role.
• Excellent understanding of project cycle from feasibility, thru permitting, entitlements, design and utility processes.
• Strong familiarity with photovoltaic solar and energy storage components and associated technical standards.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Excel, Primavera P6, ProCore, Quickbase, and Microsoft Project.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and BlueBeam.
• Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges with all parties during stressful situations.
• Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by clear and effective project plans and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with multiple Teams and Departments to support each project’s successful development from Feasibility Stage thru execution of the EPCA.
• Attend project Kick-Off meetings, and receive new projects on behalf of the Pre-Construction Team.
• Regularly record/report on project tracking tools.
• Fully support the review of project information to understand project needs, risks and timelines.
• Communicate with Project Team members on project maturity and risk/proposed mitigation strategies.
• Participate in discussions on permitting issues to support acceleration discussions regarding design development.
• Coordinate with Estimators and Development Team to establish team deliverables.
• Coordinate with Development and Execution Teams to facilitate RFP responses.
• Help provide feedback for M&A due diligence and ‘red flag’ memos for new opportunities and acquisitions under consideration.
• Develop familiarity with Utility Interconnection process, and provide feedback on applicability to schedule assumptions.
• Review and critique design information for buildability and possible operational issues.
• Participate in the Interconnection status review process.
• Maintain visibility on project design and estimation process.
• Review Risk Register and inquire/message appropriately.
• Understand equipment technologies and be familiar with the AES CE AVL.
• Maintain visibility on commodity price and availability fluctuations.
• Provide regular feedback on status of projects to Execution PMs.
• Coordinate, prepare & deploy EPC RFP bid packages using the ProCore platform.
• Facilitate RFI feedback from Engineering and Construction teams.
• Analyze EPC bid responses and make formal selection recommendations.
• Identify and implement improvement initiatives in all the bidding and contractual processes.
• Coordinate EPC CAPEX cost reviews, contract negotiations, and cost reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Estimating for comparison with internal CAPEX estimates and final project costs.
• Provide execution ready Bid Summary packages to construction PM.
• Coordinate with Execution Strategy team to establish EPC Engagement path.
• Prioritize projects in coordination with Senior PMs and Pre-Construction Leadership.
• Support project construction cost estimate messaging and ongoing updates.
• Manage EPC Target Price process including knowledge of labor, material and other direct / indirect costs.
• Work with the project team to produce a preliminary project schedule.
• Identify schedule risks and clearly communicate to project team.
• Build strong relationships with key EPC contractors.
• Manage project RFPs, and ensure compliant bid responses.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees